The Renegade Writer Blog

Writer Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is doing a book giveaway on her blog on this summer. On Tuesdays, she’ll be posting interviews with authors, who’ll be offering a copy of their book to one lucky blog reader. All readers have to do is read the interview, click on “comments” and ask a writing-related question of the […]

When I was the ripe old age of 21, I gave my college’s commencement speech. I peppered it with wisdom gleaned from four years at the University of Tampa. I thought that I was smart, witty and imparting valuable advice onto my peers.
I also thought I’d become a college professor and soon have enough money […]

I started my RW Makeover about a year ago with the goal to become a book dork for life. Since then, I’ve written a book (which is now up for pre-order on Amazon!), bought a house, written a lot about books and spent a long time thinking about what it is I want to do […]

I didn’t expect to have a revleation in my kitchen. My kitchen is very small and was painted a pink grapefruit color by the previous owners, so I try not to spend too much time in there.
But there I was, flipping through the October issue of ASJA Monthly while waiting for my tea water to […]

by Jen A. Miller
Last time I posted an update about my fun fun RW Makeover, I was just about to head to the Philadelphia Phillies home opener. Well, it’s past the all-star break, Chase Utley broke his wrist, and I’m about to throw in the towel on that season.
But the calendar almost turned to August […]

by Jennifer Applin
My friend called me the other day and asked what I was doing. I told her I was working on an article and she said very politely and sincerely that she’d talk to me later. She didn’t want to interrupt my creative process. After we hung up I thought, “My creative what? Creative […]

by Jennifer Applin
Wow, is it really July already!?! I think I’ll probably just get a good summer schedule worked out as far as juggling my kids and writing and then it’ll be time for school to start again. It really isn’t the extra hours that my kids are home, but instead all of the extra […]

I’ve had my last book coaching session with Katey Coffing as part of my Renegade Makeover, and I’m so grateful to Linda and Diana for selecting me as the third winner of the contest. Katey has pushed me along in the right direction with great enthusiasm and optimism, and I’m now knee-deep in research and […]

by Jennifer Applin
Greetings! Thanks to the readers who have sent me e-mails! I love getting the feedback, questions, and encouragement on my makeover I know there are many moms trying to break into writing and are curious about my schedule with four little ones, so I thought I’d post it here. It’s probably […]

I have been hard at work on my makeover with my “book coach” (I like saying that) Katey Coffing. We met for 30 minutes on the phone on Thursday, and she has been a fantastic resource. I need all the help focusing that I can get, and Katey knows just how to help me.
After our […]